Aquarium plant

Elatine hydropiper

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Elatine hydropiper grows as a creeping plant and fits foreground planting. Care: difficult care, medium light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 16–26 °C, pH 6.4–7, KH 4–8 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required
  • Height3–5 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
16–26 °C
pH
6.4–7
Carbonate hardness
4–8 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Elatinaceae
Genus
Elatine

Similar plants

Utricularia graminifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Elatine triandra Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Glossostigma elatinoides Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Eleocharis acicularis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Micranthemum tweediei Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light

FAQ

Where should Elatine hydropiper be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Elatine hydropiper need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Elatine hydropiper?

Temperature: 16–26 °C.

How tall does Elatine hydropiper grow?

Height: 3–5 cm.